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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.30, 1,996.99 and 940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.30, 1,996.99 and 940.20 is: 1,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.30 : 1,996.99 = 940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.30/1,996.99 = 940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.30x = 1,996.99 × 940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.30x = 1,877,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,570.00/1,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.45

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